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'Google it' is not a proper response

Posted: 11/29/14 10:02amMessage 1 of 14

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Adam Wartell

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Vette(s): Used to own a 1979 Corvette now owned by JB79

Gang,

There have been some posts recently where people are responding with"google it" instead of offering valuable information. Most people know they can google something to get info. In fact, many members are here because they googled something about C3s and it brought them to us.

However, when they ask questions here they are looking for the experience of members and not some generic info they may find by googling it. If you don't have any information to add to a thread, you probably shouldn't be replying. If you want to help the member and do some research by googling it for them and then reply with your findings, that would be helpful.

Remember, we're here to help each other.

Thanks!

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Re: 'Google it' is not a proper response

Posted: 11/29/14 5:11pmMessage 2 of 14

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Vette(s): 1982 Black, ZZ4, Hooker Side Pipes, 3.55 Rear, Rebuilt & upgraded 700R4, All new suspension, brakes, & new Charcoal interior.

I totally agree!

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Re: 'Google it' is not a proper response

Posted: 11/30/14 5:27amMessage 3 of 14

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Vette(s): 1980 loaded red on red. 68,000 original miles. Second owner. Well documented with all original paperwork. NCRS Founders Award 9/27/14. NCRS Top Flight 10/12/14.

That was "stated" perfectly! That's what makes this site the one I am thankful to be part of!!

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Posted: 11/30/14 2:46pmMessage 4 of 14

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Vette(s): #1 *1980 White, Red interior 14,000 mile #2 *1980 Red, Oyster interior 93,000 miles Resto project car, rebuilt to 383 stroker

I hope the New Members realize the "Search" button option on here has a HUMONGUS amount of info. Any thread ever posted here with any problem will pop up..... it's our very own Google it button.

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Re: 'Google it' is not a proper response

Posted: 11/30/14 5:50pmMessage 5 of 14

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ebo said:

I hope the New Members realize the "Search" button option on here has a HUMONGUS amount of info. Any thread ever posted here with any problem will pop up..... it's our very own Google it button.

Ebo

What he said.............

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Re: 'Google it' is not a proper response

Posted: 12/4/14 8:45pmMessage 6 of 14

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Vette(s): 79 L-82 4-speed. Original block now a 383 with aluminum heads, roller cam and rockers, Edelbrock intake, MSD distributor and ignition module, Speed Demon 650 carb. Rebuilt and upgraded all steering and suspension.

Thank you Adam, for the reminder. I had a less than helpful response to my very first post here in 2009 and nearly did not renew because of it.

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Posted: 12/4/14 10:42pmMessage 7 of 14

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Vette(s): 1976 Silver/Firethorn. L48, 4spd. Original 2 bolt, vortec heads, 9.4:1 CR, Speed Pro Cam: 224/224@0.050, 112 LSA, Eagle Steel Crank.

I have to agree with Adam and everyone else that has responded. The reason I keep coming back (and paying to do so) is the fact that we don't see those types of responses here very often. But they, and much worse, are very prevalent on the free forums. I am constantly amazed at the extremely poor examples of human behavior I see on so many different free forums. I have to use them though - I haven't found a forum like this for my '91 Suburban I bought this summer!

Hey Adam, any interest in starting a forum with the C3VR model for GM full size trucks, 1973-1991 (AKA "Squarebodies")????

1976 Silver/Firethorn. L48, 4spd. Original 2 bolt, vortec heads, 9.4:1 CR, Speed Pro Cam: 224/224@0.050, 112 LSA, Eagle Steel Crank.

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Posted: 12/5/14 6:06amMessage 8 of 14

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Vette(s): 1972 conv, 4-speed, 350, 200hp, numbers match, rally wheels, war bonnett yellow w/white top. good condition, nice driver.

Never did find much of any assistance on that "GOOFEE" site. I'm here to get real help from people who KNOW how to fix something, not just put a ban-aid on it. THANKS to all who contribute information.